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CAPTAIN RIO (GB) (1999). 4 wins-3 at 2, Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.2. Sire of 1166 rnrs, 707 wnrs, 29 SW, inc. Terravista (VRC Darley Classic, Gr.1), Il Quello Veloce, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Specialty, Ferrando, Yaparsin Oglum, Tumuch, Art de Triomphe, Bassett, SP Appraise, Love Letter, Arctic Shock, Coruba Jak, Penorka, Pacific Heights, California Love, Marvel, Notabadidea and of Holkham Bay, Fun Legend, Myboyhenry, Tonsor, etc.

1st dam

GOLDEN SPARKLE (NZ), by Gold Brose. Unraced. Sister to  Parfore (dam of TERRAVISTA, TIGER TEES, BALL OF MUSCLE, OUR LUKAS, SUPER EASY),  Nishaani (dam of IL QUELLO VELOCE, DONNA CATTIVA). Dam of 14 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

MOSSE (g by O'Reilly). 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$103,875, ARC Concorde H., Gr.3, Stella Artois H., Terenzo Bozzone H., 2d BOP RC Summer Cup, 3d ARC Concorde H., Gr.3, Waikato RC J Swap Contractors Sprint H., L.

Silver Sparkle - My Pony (Mac.) (g by O'Reilly). 11 wins to 1350m in NZ and Macau, 2d Macau Baguette H., 3d Macau Chairman's Challenge Cup, L-twice.

 Mycaptainoblivious (g by Captain Rio (GB)). 6 wins at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$2,625, S$354,181, Singapore TC Benchmark 83 H., 2d Singapore TC Cooperation S., Amcham Cup, Benchmark 97 H.

 Champagne Rein (g by Captain Rio (GB)). 4 wins at 1000m, 1200m in NZ, Aust. and Singapore, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d Rotorua RC Parrots on Hinemoa H., 3d ATC All Too Hard at Vinery H.

 Tiffany Yellow (f by O'Reilly). 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, WATC PR Punters Club H., Kalgoorlie-Boulder RC H., 3d WATC Playeronline.com.au H., PR Midweek Roast Package H. Dam of-

CORNFLOWER BLUE (f Savabeel) 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$82,635, Ashburton RC John Grigg S., Gr.3, 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Mufhasa S., L, 4th CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.

 Bonete (f by Captain Rio (GB)). 2 wins at 1200m, NZ$7,990, A$78,330, ATC Cal Rei H., 2d ATC Rydges Parramatta H., 3d ATC Wilson Asset Management H., Cafe Culture Insitu H.

 Shawshank (g by El Roca). Winner at 1350m in 2024-25 in NZ.

 Rare Gem (f by Smart Missile). Winner at 1100m in Aust.

 Dancingfordiamonds (f by Captain Rio (GB)). Winner. See below.

 Gemma O'Reilly (f by O'Reilly). Winner at 1200m in NZ. Dam of-

 Gemma's Command. Unraced. Dam of-

 Love Janie. Winner at 1600m in 2023-24, 3d WRC Upper Hutt Club H., Wanganui JC Happy Birthday Big Don H.

 Fu an Songs (g by Foxwedge). Placed in NZ.

 Lucky Honey (g by Elnadim (USA)). Placed in Aust. and HK, 3d HKJC Shek Wu Hui H.

2nd dam

CLASSY TWIGGY, by Twig Moss (Fr). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$103,930, VRC Vanity S., L, MVRC Coca-Cola S., VATC Deck the Halls H., 2d VATC WW Cockram S., L, MVRC Niddrie H., VATC Holiday H., Moonga H., 3d VRC Puma H., VATC William Pearson H., 4th VATC Dalgety S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Metal Trader. Dam of 5 foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:-

 Sparky. 6 wins to 1400m, HK$5,048,490, HKJC Guilin H., Volunteers' Challenge Cup H.

 Parfore. Winner at 1150m, 2d VATC Corinella H. 2014-15 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 10 winners-

TIGER TEES (g Dubawi (Ire)) 13 wins to 1400m, A$1,247,250, ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Warwick S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, 3d ATC All Aged S., Gr.1.

TERRAVISTA (g Captain Rio (GB)) Joint Head of the 2014 WTR (Sprint). 11 wins to 1400m, A$2,667,255, VRC Darley Classic, Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, 2d VRC Darley Classic, Gr.1, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1.

BALL OF MUSCLE (g Dubawi (Ire)) 13 wins to 1200m, A$1,802,025, ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, Shorts H., Gr.2, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, 2d MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1.

SUPER EASY (c Darci Brahma) Horse of the Year in Singapore in 2012 & 2013. Champion 3YO & Sprinter in Singapore in 2012 & 2013. 15 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$63,025, S$2,113,547, Singapore Guineas, L, Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, 2d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, 3d Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, Gr.1. Sire.

OUR LUKAS (g Generous (Ire)) 12 wins from 1200m to 2150m, A$670,800, BRC Brisbane H., L, Strawberry Road H., L, Ipswich Cup, L-twice, 2d BRC Lord Mayor's Cup, Gr.3.

 Frustrating. 2 wins at 1000m, 1250m, SAJC Alan Sheppard H., BRC Australian Special Metals P. Dam of 3 winners-

LONG LEAF (c Fastnet Rock) 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m, NZ$530,500, A$441,750, ARC Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, 2d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3. Sire.

 Nishaani. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

IL QUELLO VELOCE (f Captain Rio (GB)) Champion 2YO in NZ in 2007-08. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$482,175, A$13,250, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1.

DONNA CATTIVA (f Captain Rio (GB)) Winner at 2, A$91,380, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 2d VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, 3d VRC Spotless 2YO P. Producer.

Miles of Krishan (f Snitzel) 5 wins from 1200m to 1700m, A$269,810, VRC Murray Region H., 3d SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

GROWING EMPIRE (c Zoustar) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$3,028,150, to 2024-25, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, 3d ATC The Everest, Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1.

 Menagerie. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of-

HOLMES A COURT (g Capitalist) Winner at 2, A$269,500, in 2023-24, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.

Race Record:

Winner at 1100m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 2 winners.

2018  Some Days (f by Vancouver). Placed at 3 in Aust.

2019  Vaganova - Rocket Horse (Mal.) (g by Russian Revolution). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Malaysia, 3d ATC Agency Real Estate 2YO H.

2020  Ilovediamonds (f by Russian Revolution). Placed in 2024-25 in Aust.

2021  Exotic Dancer (f by Russian Revolution). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m to 2024-25 in Aust.

2022 (f by Microphone).

2023 (f by Better Than Ready).

2024 (f by Stronger).

Served by Better Than Ready. Date of last service, 27.11.2024.